A practical, informed approach
Peritus IP coordinates entry of PCT applications into India's national phase, including review of the priority and international application record, applicant and inventor details, translations where required, address-for-service information, filing documents and national fees. The work can continue through Indian examination and prosecution stages.
Who this service is for
Inventors, innovators, businesses and patent firms coordinating Indian patent matters, including PCT and other cross-border filings.
Typical workflow
- Check the priority date and applicable deadline
- review PCT record and amendments
- confirm applicant, inventor and address-for-service details
- coordinate documents, translation and fees
- file and track Indian examination milestones.
Key considerations
WIPO's India guide currently states a 31-month national-phase time limit from the priority date and requires an address for service in India. Confirm the deadline, current official requirements, translations and fee position against the specific application before filing.
For current India-specific requirements, see the WIPO PCT Applicant’s Guide for India.
Frequently asked questions
Who may need pct national phase entry in india?
Inventors, innovators, businesses and patent firms coordinating Indian patent matters, including PCT and other cross-border filings.
What does the process usually involve?
Check the priority date and applicable deadline → review PCT record and amendments → confirm applicant, inventor and address-for-service details → coordinate documents, translation and fees → file and track Indian examination milestones.
What should be considered early?
WIPO's India guide currently states a 31-month national-phase time limit from the priority date and requires an address for service in India. Confirm the deadline, current official requirements, translations and fee position against the specific application before filing.